ORGANISATIONS working with people with autism have received tickets for parking in disabled bays, it has been claimed. That is according to Cllr Fionán Bradley, who has called on Donegal County Council to introduce autism-friendly and age-friendly parking spaces across the county. The Inishowen councillor shared that the idea behind his motion came from a […]
Car found on its roof in Churchill collision
A CAR ended up on its roof after colliding with a ditch in Churchill. The single vehicle road traffic collision occurred at the Lennon Bridge on the Churchill to Gartan Road at Tully on Tuesday, July 14 at approximately 2.25am. The collision involved a white Audi which appears to have collided with a ditch and was on its roof. Nobody was […]
Gardaí investigating burglary at house in Trentagh
GARDAÍ are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with a burglary that occurred in the area of Sockar, Trentagh. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16 at approximately 11.20am. A resident of a house in that area was downstairs when she heard an unlocked door into the house being opened and she […]
E-scooters are a deathtrap and should be banned
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THE Government has announced plans to stop children using e-scooters but some critics want a full ban. They claim that e-scooters are death-traps and should be outlawed as injury statistics mount up. Gardai, road safety officials, brain injury specialists, local politicians, and hospital surgeons have all slammed e-scooters. Advertisement The Government has acknowledged e-scooters’ dangers […]
Farm fatalities only take a second’s distraction
FARMERS have been warned that it takes “only a second” to lose a life and change the lives of entire families. The warning comes from Dunfanaghy farmer Joe Sweeney, who told the Donegal News: “Farmers across the county know a family that has been affected by a near miss.” He was speaking to promote Farm Safety […]
New Letterkenny health facility ahead of schedule
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THE construction of a new hospital for the elderly is ahead of schedule, according to a new timeline issued by the HSE. A spokesperson for the Health Service Executive (HSE) revealed on Monday that the “commissioning of systems” is due to be underway within weeks. The 110-bed Community Healthcare Facility at Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny […]
Local magician receives letter of congratulations from King Charles
By Eilisha Devlin A DONEGAL magician has said it was an honour to receive a letter of congratulations from King Charles after he received a major international award in England. Dylan Murray, the hugely popular Donegal magician, was awarded ‘The Pride of Éireann International Award 2026’ in Manchester. Advertisement It was presented at the Manchester […]
Hospice calls for meaningful conversations about death
THE Irish Hospice Foundation wants people in the final stages of life to document their dying days to “reduce stigma”. The foundation said that more than 1,000 people died in Donegal last year. A spokesperson said: “We are looking for participants to take part in a research project that will examine and communicate end-of-life experiences. […]
Motorists swerving speed ramp leads to call for bollards
WORKS to erect bollards at a residential area in Letterkenny will be completed before the end of August, it has been confirmed. At the July meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD), it emerged that residents of Crievesmith Park have seen motorists mounting the footpath to try and avoid a speed ramp in the area. Their […]
All set for the biggest ever Party in the Park this Saturday
DONEGAL Youth Service is inviting families, young people and the wider community to come together for the return of its much-loved annual Party in the Park this Saturday, July 25. The event takes place from 12-6pm in the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, Letterkenny. Now celebrating its 20th year, the popular free festival is funded by […]